Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Pakistan

Pakistan: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social was 74.1% in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
74.1%
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
2nd
of 40 countries
All-time high
95.9%
in 2007
All-time low
74.1%
in 2018
Years of data
5
2007–2018

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Pakistan, 2007–2018

0204060801002007201220182007: 95.9 %2009: 84.6 %2013: 78.8 %2015: 77.6 %2018: 74.1 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Pakistan is 74.1%, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.

That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and down 22.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Pakistan peaked at 95.9% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 74.1%, in 2018.

That places Pakistan 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Pakistan, year by year

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%) in Pakistan, 2007 to 2018.
Year % Change
2007 95.9%
2009 84.6% -11.9%
2013 78.8% -6.9%
2015 77.6% -1.4%
2018 74.1% -4.6%

Pakistan compared with similar countries

  • Pakistan's 74.1% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 49.4%, 1.5× the median. (5 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 90.2% 84.6% 95.9% 2
2010s 76.8% 74.1% 78.8% 3

Countries ranked near Pakistan

  1. 1 Côte d'Ivoire 95.6% compare
  2. 3 Malawi 57.5% compare
  3. 4 Burkina Faso 52.9% compare
  4. 5 Honduras 49.4% compare

See the full ranking of 40 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Pakistan?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Pakistan was 74.1% in 2018, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 95.9% in 2007.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was 74.1% in 2018.
How does Pakistan rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social?
Pakistan ranks 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2018.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social rising or falling in Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Pakistan data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 395 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs